Career
Jai Prakash Narayan Yadav was born in Barhat,Jamui district, State Bihar. His father"s name is late Akhileshwar Prasad Yadav and his mother"s name is Smt.Shanti Devi. He holds a degree of Masters of Arts and Bachelor of Law from Patna University Bihar.
They have two daughters elder Divya Prakash and younger Shefali Royal
1980 - 1985 and 1990-2004 - Member, Bihar Legislative Assembly (four terms)
1995 - 2000 - Minister, Primary, Secondary and Adult Education, Government of Bihar
2000 - 2004 - Minister, Micro Irrigation, Government of Bihar
2004 - 2009 - State Minister, water resources, Government of India.
